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"The Mauler"
Alexander Gustafsson
#2 Light Heavyweight Division • 18-4-0 (W-L-D)
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UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2 Press Conference

Watch the UFC 232 pre-fight press conference on Friday, Nov. 2 at 5pm/2pm ETPT live from New York City.
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson punches Jon 'Bones' Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via G
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Gustafsson: 'I Know He Bleeds'

UFC 232 Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson
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Jones vs Gustafsson 2, Cyborg vs Nunes Set for UFC 232

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1 year ago

UFC.com & NESN team up to talk Lewis-Hunt, Holloway, Rousey and more

UFC.com's Matt Parrino & NESN.com's Andre Khatchaturian discuss whether Jose Aldo's best days are behind him, what's next for Max Holloway and preview Derrick Lewis-Mark Hunt. Plus, they talk potential trilogy fight between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28: Alexander Gustafsson celebrates his knockout victory over Glover Teixeira in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Botta
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1 year ago

UFC Rankings Report: Gustafsson’s big win; UFC 212 preview

Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the changes in the rankings, including a look at Alexander Gustafsson and Volkan Oezdemir’s victories. Plus, the guys preview Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway and Claudia Gadelha vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 212.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28: Alexander Gustafsson proposes to his girlfriend Moa Antonia Johansson after his knockout victory over Glover Teixeira in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 201
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1 year ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Alexander Gustafsson Octagon Interview

Watch Alexander Gustafsson in the Octagon after his victory over Glover Teixeira in the main event of Fight Night Stockholm.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28: (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson punches Glover Teixeira in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
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1 year ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Alexander Gustafsson Backstage Interview

Listen to a jubilant Alexander Gustafsson after his main event knockout victory over Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC Fight Night Stockholm.
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1 year ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the post-fight press conference live following the event.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 27: (L-R) Reza Madadi of Iran and Joaquim Silva of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in inside Ericsson Globe on May 27, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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1 year ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Weigh-in highlights

Watch the highlights from the weigh-ins for Fight Night Stockholm set for Sunday afternoon on FS1. Watch the intense staredowns between Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira and Reza Madadi and Joaquim Silva.
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1 year ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Official Weigh-in

Watch the Fight Night Stockholm official weigh-in on Saturday, May 27 at 9am/6am ETPT live from Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03: Alexander Gustafsson raises his hands after facing Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa L
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UFC Minute: What's at Stake in Stockholm

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews what's at stake at Fight Night Stockholm this weekend.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 03: Alexander Gustafsson (L) of Sweden punches Jan Blachowicz (R) of Poland compete in their Light Heavyweight Bout during the UFC Fight Night held at Barclaycard Arena on September 3, 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Dea
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Fight Night Stockholm: Alexander Gustafsson - New Motivation

Alexander Gustafsson has found new motivation ahead of his main event light heavyweight fight against Glover Teixeira at Fight Night Stockholm.

Stats & Records

  • 2
    Fight Win Streak
  • 11
    Wins by Knockout
  • 3
    First Round Finishes
Striking accuracy 40% 40%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
641
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1584
Grappling accuracy 40% 40%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
18
Takedowns Attempted
45
4.18
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.40
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.76
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.49
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
53
%
Sig. Str. Defense
85
%
Takedown Defense
0.88
Knockdown Ratio
10:57
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
477 (74%)
Clinch
56 (9%)
Ground
108 (17%)

Sig. Str. by target

74% 472 Head 15% 95 Body 12% 74 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
11 (61%)
DEC
4 (22%)
SUB
3 (17%)

Event Results

  • Win
    Alexander Gustafsson

    Gustafsson vs Teixeira

    Round
    5
    Time
    01:09
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win
    Alexander Gustafsson

    Gustafsson vs Blachowicz

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Arboga
Trains at
Allstars Training Center
Age
31
Height
77.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 14, 2009
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
46.00
Alonzo Menifeld
Light Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)